CAPITOL UPDATE: TAFP issues Action Alert on H.B. 1876
Time is running out on TAFP’s loan repayment bill. Your Academy needs you to contact your state representatives and urge them to sign on to the bill as a co-sponsor. Then call members of the House Calendars Committee and ask that they send the bill to the full House for debate. Read the full story for information and phone numbers for committee members. more...

Access physician swine flu resources
Following the first reported death related to swine flu in the United States and many more being reported around the state, Texas family physicians play an important role in keeping patients and communities healthy, as well as calming fears. Resources from state and national organizations will help you recognize symptoms, answer questions and counsel patients on travel. more...

Vote for Foxhall and Cunningham for the TMA Board of Trustees
TAFP encourages all TMA members to support Lewis Foxhall, M.D., and Joe Cunningham, M.D., in their bids for the TMA Board of Trustees. Whether you vote or caucus, support of these candidates will boost primary care in the state. more...

Report on AAFP’s NCSC and ALF conferences
Last week’s NCSC and ALF conferences were filled with meetings, seminars and elections. Read about the Texas delegation and its work to influence AAFP policies. Plus, congratulations to the two TAFP members elected to leadership positions. more...

Calling all TAFP members: Make Your Mark on family medicine
The strength of TAFP comes from its members and the roles they play as TAFP leaders on committees, commissions or the Board of Directors. Interested in submitting your name for one of these spots? Fill out the Make Your Mark form and become more involved in your Academy. more...

EDUCATION UPDATE

Earn up to 20 CME hours with free online program on IBS and chronic constipation
Improve your diagnosis and management strategies for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation by participating in the complimentary online CME program “Ahead of the Curve: Performance Improvement in IBS and Chronic Constipation” by TAFP and TCL Institute, LLC. more...